The "Diyawanna Bodhu Bathi Gee Saraniya" organized jointly by the Parliamentary Staff and the Parliamentary Buddhist Society to mark the National Vesak Week, was successfully held on the 16th at the Parliament premises.

The "Diyawanna Bodhu Bathi Gee Saraniya" organized jointly by the Parliamentary Staff and the Parliamentary Buddhist Society to mark the National Vesak Week, was successfully held on the 16th at the Parliament premises.
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka - Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament.
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka - Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament.
Samantha Ranasinghe was sworn in today (08) before the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, as a Member of the Tenth Parliament.
Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on 30.04.2025, in Parliament.
The Acting Secretary General of Parliament, Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing, that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Tenth Parliament, in terms of the provisions of Article 66(a) of the Constitution with effect from 06th April 2025, due to the death of Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District Hon. Member of Parliament.
A delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met with the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, recently at Parliament premises.
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne emphasized that the guidance of the Maha Sangha is crucial for transforming Sri Lankan politics and fostering a better political culture.
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